SSWR is seeking dedicated SSWR members and past reviewers to serve as volunteer abstract reviewers for the 2027 Annual Conference, “Social Work Research at the Service of Democracy: Advancing Rigorous Inquiry for the Common Good,” taking place January 20–24, 2027 in San Francisco, CA.

Reviewers play a vital role in ensuring the quality, rigor, and integrity of the conference program—helping shape a dynamic and impactful showcase of social work research. This is a meaningful (and manageable!) way to contribute your expertise and support the field.

Deadline to apply: March 31, 2026

Learn more and apply today to make an impact! https://sswr.org/call-for-volunteer-abstract-reviewers/

Submission Deadline for all Calls: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11:59 pm, Pacific Time

We’re excited to announce that the online abstract submission site for the 2027 SSWR Annual Conference is now open and ready to receive your proposals!

This is your opportunity to contribute to one of the premier venues for advancing rigorous social work research and scholarship. We invite researchers, scholars, practitioners, and policy experts from across the field to share innovative findings, emerging methodologies, and impactful insights that will help shape the future of social work research.Whether you're presenting cutting-edge empirical work, conceptual advances, or practice-informed research, we encourage you to submit an abstract and join a dynamic community committed to scientific excellence and meaningful impact.

Start preparing your submission and take the next step in showcasing your work to an engaged, interdisciplinary audience.

We look forward to receiving your abstracts and to an inspiring 2027 conference program!

Click here to go to SSWR 2027 Annual Conference website: https://sswr.site-ym.com/page/annual-conference